Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva has revealed his dream of returning to the club in a coaching capacity.

Silva, who spent six successful seasons playing under Arsene Wenger, finished his playing career back in Brazil after picking up Premier League and FA Cup winners medals during his time in England.

Having been an integral part of the Arsenal squad that narrowly lost out in the 2006 Champions League final to Barcelona, Gilberto Silva will always hold a place in the hearts of the Arsenal faithful – and it would seem the feeling is mutual.

Silva officially hung up his boots and retired in four seasons ago at Gremio and now he intends to pick up his coaching badges in a bid to return to north London in a coaching capacity if the situation arose:

‘I will do my badges and I want to learn more and more about football not just on the field but off it,’ he told 888sport.

‘I haven’t spoken to Arsene or someone at the club about working together but if something happens of course for my feelings for the club I would think carefully in a very good way.’

Read the full 888sport interview with Gilberto Silva here, including how he thinks Francis Coquelin’s return will boost Arsenal to the title.